Here at Education Destination we help you experience the very best of the Isle of Wight - accommodation, transport, activities - and we take care of booking everything for you!
Here's the basics:
| Travelling from | Shropshire in March 2026 |
| Students Travelling | 34 |
| Accompanying Adults | 3 |
| Nights Away | 4 |
| Road Transport | Included |
| Ferry Crossings | Included |
| Accommodation | Full Board |
| Activities | 7 included |
| PRICE PER PERSON | Less than £395 |
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Everyone's boarded, the luggage is loaded up and the coach departs school for the journey to Portsmouth
Trip Diaries are distributed so that everyone has something to keep them quiet
Toilet stops will be taken as necessary
After a timely arrival at Portsmouth it's time to get off the coach and head upstairs to the open deck or the passenger lounge for a good look around. For many students, this will be their first time at sea
It's a 40 minute crossing to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight, across waters which are generally quite sheltered
UK's Ultimate Naval Attractions
Home to the famous Mary Rose, HMS Warrior, HMS Alliance, HMS Victory, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, EXPLOSION Museum of Naval Firepower, and so much more.
Primate Rescue Sanctuary
Monkey Haven is a rescue centre and sanctuary for primates and birds of prety who are in desperate need of care and attention. The animals housed here have had troubled pasts - maybe they were bullied within their original groups, or unsuitable breeding programmes. Some of the raptors are injured native birds that would be unable to fend for themselves in the wild.
IW Donkey Sanctuary
A registered charity providing a secure, peaceful and happy home for donkeys, horses and ponies which have been neglected, abandoned or are in need of lifetime care.
Award-winning Visitor Centre
Brading Roman Villa's award-winning visitor centre and museum offers a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology.
Quintessential Romantic Castle
Sitting high and proud at the heart of the Isle of Wight, Carisbrooke Castle has been an artillery fortress, king's prison and royal summer residence.
Moo-ving on from Farming
On the site of a diversifying dairy farm, Tapnell is the perfect place for indoor and outdoor fun, connecting with and learning about domestic and exotic animals including "hands-on sessions".
Fossil Museum, Paleoart & Field Centre
Dinosaur Expeditions is a field centre based on the south west coast of the Isle of Wight, displaying fossils recovered predominantly from the local beaches, cliffs and fields.
After a short drive to Fishbourne it's time to get back on the ferry for the journey home to the "north island" as we call it...
It's a 40 minute crossing to Portsmouth on the mainland, and an ideal opportunity for everyone to eat a packed lunch before the onward journey
Back on the coach and now it's just a simple case of zipping up the motorway and back to school
The homeward journey should be a lot quieter than the drive down - hopefully everyone will be exhausted from having a great time here on the Isle of Wight and full of precious memories
Again, toilet stops will be taken as necessary
A great extra to encourage students to engage with their surroundings throughout the trip - they can also include a selection of our curriculum-relevant resources.
